RIC-0520 Technology - Design Create Evaluate - Ages 5-7

Task:
Background:
Extension Activity:
Boat
To design and make a boat with a sail which will float, using household materials.
Observe objects that float or sink in a container of water.
Discuss materials that float. Look at pictures of sailboats and study different designs.
Make a boat that will float holding 10 or more washers.
Outcome:
Assessment Checklist
Name:
Key: achieved the outcome
observed partial achievement of the outcome
did not achieve the outcome
Achieving
Used appropriate household materials to construct the boat.
Designed a simple boat.
Used tools and materials safely.
Completed a self-evaluation sheet.
Achieving at an advanced level
Followed the design to construct the boat.
Identified appropriate materials to use for the design.
Identified ways to improve the construction of the boat.
Task:
Background:
Extension Activity:
Boat
To design and make a boat with a sail which will float, using household materials.
Observe objects that float or sink in a container of water.
Discuss materials that float. Look at pictures of sailboats and study different designs.
Make a boat that will float holding 10 or more washers.
Outcome:
Assessment Checklist
Name:
Key: achieved the outcome
observed partial achievement of the outcome
did not achieve the outcome
Achieving
Used appropriate household materials to construct the boat.
Designed a simple boat.
Used tools and materials safely.
Completed a self-evaluation sheet.
Achieving at an advanced level
Followed the design to construct the boat.
Identified appropriate materials to use for the design.
Identified ways to improve the construction of the boat.
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